Seven Hours to Judgment (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 3.7

Seven Hours to Judgment poster

Released in 1988, Seven Hours to Judgment is an action, drama and crime film directed by Beau Bridges, running about 90 minutes. “Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. No time to waste.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A distraught husband kidnaps the judge who freed his wife's killers on insufficient evidence. He gives him seven hours to find evidence that will put them away, or he'll kill his wife.

Who’s in it. Seven Hours to Judgment stars Beau Bridges as John Eden, Ron Leibman as David Reardon, Julianne Phillips as Lisa Eden and Tiny Ron as Ira Martin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Seven Hours to Judgment has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seven Hours to Judgment page.

If you liked it. Fans of Seven Hours to Judgment tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Seven Hours to Judgment (1988)?
In US, Seven Hours to Judgment is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Seven Hours to Judgment worth watching?
Seven Hours to Judgment holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Seven Hours to Judgment?
Seven Hours to Judgment stars Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Julianne Phillips, Tiny Ron and Glenn-Michael Jones.
When was Seven Hours to Judgment released?
Seven Hours to Judgment was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.